Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday described the nearly one million-strong Indian community in Australia as a "living bridge" between the two countries, praising its role in strengthening bilateral ties while calling on members of the diaspora to contribute their ideas, expertise and innovation towards India's goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047.
Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, predicting Cabinet expansion plans or major political decisions is almost impossible, largely because he keeps strategic intentions closely guarded, revealing them only when the time is right.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday made a strong pitch for expanding India-Australia economic ties, urging businesses from both countries to forge deeper partnerships in emerging sectors while highlighting the vast opportunities created by India's rapid economic transformation.
Speaking at a joint press statement after the Third India-Australia Annual Summit in Melbourne, the two leaders projected India and Australia as trusted strategic partners united by democratic values, shared interests in the Indo-Pacific and expanding economic complementarities.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm and enthusiastic welcome from the Indian community upon his arrival in Melbourne on Wednesday, marking the beginning of the Australian leg of his three-nation Indo-Pacific tour.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten on Saturday announced the elevation of India-Netherlands ties to a “Strategic Partnership,” marking a major expansion of bilateral cooperation across defence, semiconductors, cyber security, clean energy, maritime development and trade amid shifting global geopolitical and economic dynamics.
The primary goal of this public awareness campaign is to motivate citizens to prioritise national interests, conserve energy, and adopt simpler lifestyles by changing their daily habits.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met His Majesty King Willem-Alexander and Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands at Palace Huis ten Bosch in The Hague, holding discussions on expanding bilateral cooperation in areas such as technology, innovation, sustainable development, commerce and water management.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced that a rare set of Chola-era copper plates dating back to the 11th century will be repatriated to India from the Netherlands, describing the development as “a joyous moment for every Indian” and a significant step towards reclaiming India’s cultural heritage from overseas collections.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge also launched a scathing attack on the government, claiming that the much-publicised “Amrit Kaal” had turned into a “Mrit Kaal” for students appearing in recruitment and entrance examinations.
